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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.85, 282.76 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.85, 282.76 and 144.75 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.85 : 282.76 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.85/282.76 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.85x = 282.76 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.85x = 40,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,929.51/187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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